Chantemerle - Vins rouges

The winery

A Bernese tithing building, part of the Bursins Castle until the Revolution, burned down and was then abandoned. It became a winery in 1915.
At our family estate established in Tartegnin for now five generations, we cultivate some ten hectares of vineyards worked with a respect for nature. The wine is produced with the same spirit. In recent years, we have expanded our infrastructure and invested in modern equipment at the cutting edge of technology. To obtain quality wines while preserving originality, character and terroir, it is necessary to use traditional practices, from the vine to marketing.

The tool of winegrowers
The oenologist is the person who oversees all stages of wine production, from the vine to the bottle on the table. He has a palate that does not mislead him. He is both a technician and a chemist, as well as an outstanding taster. It is he who determines the harvesting date.

The 4 seasons
The season begins in mid January and ends in March. At that time, the vine is dormant and the sap is down . Jean-Claude passes by each vine (about 60 000 in all) and cuts off the old shoots making room for new growth.

Family and staff
Nicolas, the son, began his career in Marcelin, for 3 years, obtaining his CFC winegrower diploma. Growing interest for profession, he attended Changins School and graduated in oenology while doing internships in different wine companies.

The Divico grape is produced organically, on clay soil. Based on a natural merge of the Gamaret and Bronner grapes, Divico is the first variety of grape which resists the main vine diseases.
The resulting wine is structured and powerful, intense in color with purplish reflections. The flavor is characterized as fruity, with notes of floral and spices.
The wine is aged in oak barrels for 12 months, resulting in the roundness and aromatic complexity.

Food and wine pairing : Ideal wine with red meat, lamb and cheese.
Alcohol content : 15 %
Consumption : 2 to 8 years
Distinctions :

CHF 25.00

Réserve de la Dîme (oak barrel) 2022

Cuvée made from 100% Cabernet Franc

This is grown with respect for the environment, with a yield of 450g/m2.

Aged in new barrels for 14 months, this aging allowed us to obtain a fruity and complex wine, with fine tannins, allowing excellent aging.

Consumption 2025-2032

Accompanies red meat, spicy dishes and cheese. Decant in a carafe for 45 minutes, at 16-18° degrees.

Food and wine :
Maturing in barrels :14 months
Alcohol content :
Consumption :2-10 years
Distinction(s) :
Sélection des Vins Vaudois 2014 - Silver medal for the Réserve de la Dîme 2011

Available from December 13, 2024

CHF 39.00

Gamaret Grand Cru 2020 (barrels)
The Gamaret is cultivated with respect for nature and is produced on rather gravelly soils. Created in the 1970s, Gamaret is the result of a natural blend of Gamay and Reichensteiner. Intensely coloured with a purplish tint, it is associated with a scent of wild fruits, enhanced with spicy notes. It is matured in oak barrels for two months to give it roundness and aromatic complexities.

Food and wine : red meats, game and cheeses
Maturing in barrels : 12 months
Alcohol content : 13.5%
Consumption : 1-8 years
Distinction(s) :

CHF 19.00

WHERE WE ARE

The Domaine de Chantemerle is located in the heart of the wine-growing region La Côte.
Tartegnin village is 31 km from Geneva and 25 km from Lausanne. It is 2 km from the Rolle motorway exit.

We are available to let you taste our range of wines at Domaine de Chantemerle
on Thursdays and Fridays from 5pm to 7pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm.